SUN NOV 9, 2025 3:45 PM

Against the Grain: Block #9

$15.00 (member) ; $20.00 (general admission)

Ticket prices include a $2.00 online booking fee.

Culver Theater Aud. 1 | ‘PROOF Film Festival 2025’

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ABOUT THE EVENT:

The characters in these three films are so powerful. They’re characters who make waves in a world that pushes against them. We admire all these characters deeply and we’re excited to share them with you!

 

ABOUT THE FILMS: 

Miriam

Director: Josie Andrews

Producers: Dumm Blonde Productions, Brenda Goodman, Levi Alexander

Writer: Levi Alexander

USA | 17min

@ThatJosieAndrews @Dummbl0nde

Miriam follows the girl chosen to be the first Bat Mitzvah of her orthodox community, and her scheme to skip Hebrew lessons to pursue skateboarding.

After What Happened at the Library

Director: Syra McCarthy

Producers: Vee Godinez, Hillary Irene Pierce, Kyle Casey Chu, Roísín Isner

Writers: Kyle Casey Chu, Roísín Isner

USA | 15min

@pandadulce @syranara @creatureveeture @roisin.pronounced.rosheen @hillaritypierce @afterthelibraryfilm

In the wake of a terrifying encounter, an overwhelmed drag queen struggles under the weight of public attention.

The Fencer

Director: Nicholas Marchetti

Producers: Alanah Pearce, Angela Wong Carbone, George Makrinos

Writer: Nicholas Marchetti

USA | 13min

@nicholasjmarchetti @thefencerfilm

Gabbie is a young up and coming fencer who through years of training has shaped herself into one of the greatest fencers in the country. She’s led by her domineering father and coach, Enzo, who is determined to give his daughter the opportunities he never had. But when Gabbie is struck by a critical injury, this young fencer now has a choice to make: longevity or legacy.